Influencing Factors and Consequences of Workplace Bullying among Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling
Asian Nursing Research
;
: 26-33, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-713605
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to build and test a model outlining the factors related to workplace bullying among nurses. The hypothesized model included authentic leadership and a relationship-oriented organizational culture as influencing factors, symptom experience and turnover intention as consequences, and positive psychological capital as a mediator of workplace bullying among nurses.METHODS:
We obtained structured questionnaire data from 301 nurses working at hospitals in South Korea. Based on these data, the developed model was verified via a structural equation modeling analysis using SPSS and AMOS program.RESULTS:
The fit indices of the hypothesized model satisfied recommended levels; χ2 = 397.58 (p < .001), normed χ2 (χ2/df) = 1.82, RMR = .05, TLI = .93, CFI = .94, RMSEA = .05. A relationship-oriented organizational culture had a direct effect on workplace bullying (β = −.48, p < .001). Furthermore, workplace bullying had a direct effect on symptom experience (β = .36, p < .001), and this relationship was mediated by positive psychological capital (β = .15, p = .003). Workplace bullying also had an indirect effect on turnover intention (β = .20, p = .007). Finally, symptom experience had a direct effect on turnover intention (β = .31, p = .002).CONCLUSIONS:
These results suggest that workplace bullying among nurses may be prevented by constructing a relationship-oriented organizational culture, as long as employees have sufficient positive psychological capital. In this regard, workplace bullying among nurses should be addressed using a comprehensive strategy that considers both individual and organizational factors.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Personnel Turnover
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Organizational Culture
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Intention
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Bullying
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Korea
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Leadership
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Nursing Research
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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